Georgia CommonsHR 1342: Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day; 03/03/26; Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason; investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center; recognize
Last action February 11, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason on becoming the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center and designates March 3, 2026 as Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commends Reverend Dr. Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., an Atlanta pastor, historian, and educator, for his investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. The resolution recounts his education, decades of teaching at Morris Brown College and Morehouse College, pastoral service at several churches, leadership roles including General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and his work as an author of books on African American history in Georgia. It formally recognizes March 3, 2026 as Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day and directs the Clerk of the House to give him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Commends Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason for his investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center.
- Officially designates March 3, 2026 as Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to Mason.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason, the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must produce a copy for him. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates no new law, spending, or requirement affecting the public, but it gives official state recognition to Mason's career and his new role leading a prominent Atlanta theological institution.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Mason's education, pastoral assignments, academic career, and leadership roles as background for the honor.
- The resolving clause formally commends Mason and designates March 3, 2026 as Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mason.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason on his investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center and recognize March 3, 2026, as Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Atlanta community leaders
- Interdenominational Theological Center
- commemorative day